Study Abroad

Why should you participate in a global experience?

Studying abroad has many benefits including the ability to travel, learn a new language and enhance resumes and professional opportunities. But the benefits extend beyond the obvious. Students who explore life outside of the country say time and again that the experience changed their lives; they grew personally and by learning more about other cultures, came to better appreciate their own.

General Information

Lycoming College encourages students to participate in a study abroad program, with opportunities ranging from May Terms (a unique offering at Lycoming) and summer sessions to a full semester or academic year overseas. Students who intend to study abroad must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher. All overseas programs require prior approval from the students' major departments, the acting coordinator of global education courses, the dean of students and the registrar.

Why should you explore an opportunity to study abroad?

Gain a competitive edge in the employment marketplace

Discover new strengths and learn new skillsets

Develop leadership skills

Become more independent

Build cultural confidence

Develop and promote global awareness

Become more self-assured

Change lives, especially your own!

Make new friends and forge new networking relationships

See the world, and your own country, from an exciting, new perspective!